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Twin fires kill two, forcing hundreds to flee Greek island

Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out "almost simultaneously" on a Greek island near Athens, fire officials said. About...

Escaped prisoner in custody

Tyrese Leroy Farrell, who was the subject of an “Escaped Prisoner” bulletin issued yesterday, is now in police custody. Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park...

Scholarship to carry on legacy of late track and field coach

KINGSTON – The government has announced plans to establish a scholarship for a student-athlete at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in honour of...

Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain future. The assets of the company, which...

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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Guyana President reiterates support for regional integration movement

President Irfaan Ali of Guyana Friday defended the 15-member regional integration grouping,  CARICOM, and reiterated his support for the reappointment of Dr.  Carla  Barnett...

Hope wanes for the safe return of missing fishermen

Hope is running out for the safe return of fisherman Othneil Harewood and Chinese national Zhi Cai Su. The men left Barbados on March 14,...

Neglect tops child abuse cases

The Social Empowerment Agency (SEA) recently launched its annual Child Abuse Awareness And Prevention Month with a stark warning that neglect remains the most...

Barbados under drought watch

Barbados is under a Hydrological Drought Watch for April and May, even as rainfall figures for the year remain above average, the Barbados Meteorological...

Man remanded on gun and ammo charges

Tishawn Jaden Clarke was remanded today when he appeared in District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1 before acting Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick. Clarke, 26, of Lower...

Strong 2025 for Cave Shepherd

Cave Shepherd & Co. Limited is continuing to diversify its operations following a year in which it earned a $17.5 million profit attributable to...

CAL announces introduction of fuel surcharge

PORT OF SPAIN – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Friday announced the immediate introduction of a fuel surcharge on all tickets saying it is...

Monde Mas ready for the road

A new contender has officially entered the Crop Over landscape with the launch of Monde Mas, unveiling its debut 2026 presentation, “A Dance with Dragons,” at...

Residents: Make Andrews activities hub

Some residents in St Joseph are calling for the transformation of the old Andrews Sugar Factory into a hub for community-based activities, including a...

Haynes fears for young cricketers

The present challenges in West Indies cricket, specifically the lack of exposure for the region’s most talented youngsters, is a major worry for one...